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East of Eden
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Our
declaration of independence didn’t lead to freedom but to bondage - decay and
death are part of the fabric of life. But this is not the end of the story. The
Bible story doesn’t end in these early chapters of Genesis - there is a way
back. Jesus took on himself all that was wrong with us and the world - trust in
what he did allows us back to the presence of God now and always
By
David Reay
LifeWords
Devotionals
“So the Lord God
banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the
ground from which he had been made. After sending them out, the Lord God
stationed mighty cherubim to the east of the Garden of Eden. And he placed a
flaming sword that flashed back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.”
- (Genesis
3:23-24 NLT)
We do not need reminding that we live in a
world bent out of shape.
The first human beings declared independence
from God and ever since both the created world and human beings have suffered
the consequences.
The world was no longer a place of peace and
harmony with God walking around in the cool of the day.
Pain and toil came into being. When we went
wrong, the world went wrong along with us.
This story also reminds us that eternal life
is beyond us.
The way to that life is locked and barred.
Our declaration of independence didn’t lead
to freedom but to bondage. Decay and death are part of the fabric of life.
But this is not the end of the story.
The Bible story doesn’t end in these early
chapters of Genesis.
There is a way back.
Jesus took on himself all that was wrong with
us and the world.
Trust in what he did allows us back to the
presence of God now and always.
Our disobedience had its consequences. Jesus’
obedience also has its consequences.
As yet, we still live in an east-of-Eden
world. But it will not last forever.
Our exile, our banishment has ended in
principle. We await its ending in practice.
Blessings
David
In
today's world real hope is hard to find. That's why Hope 103.2 exists:
to bring the message of hope to our community through a family-friendly, safe
listening environment.
We
won't be quick to criticise or condemn. And we won't play on people's fears. Hope
103.2 will be ready to celebrate what's good in society and culture.
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